Introduction to GB/T 9145-2003 Standard

This standard specifies limit dimensions for general-purpose metric screw threads of medium accuracy in the preferred series, ensuring interchangeability and performance in mechanical assemblies. It covers coarse and fine pitch threads for internal and external applications, with tolerances applied before plating for thin coatings.

Объем

GB/T 9145-2003 defines the limit dimensions for metric screw threads with medium tolerance precision and preferred series, applicable to general engineering purposes. It ensures that thread profiles do not exceed the maximum material condition defined by basic profiles and tolerance positions. This is crucial for fasteners in industries requiring reliable mating without interference, especially post-plating.

  • Applies to threads before thin coatings like electroplating.
  • Post-plating, profiles must stay within H or h positions.
  • Focuses on medium engagement lengths for balanced strength and manufacturability.

General Limit Dimensions

No point on the thread root profile shall exceed the maximum entity profile per basic form and tolerance. For plated threads, actual contours post-plating must not surpass H/h positions. This prevents over-tightening or failure in assemblies. Note: Tolerances suit thin platings; heavier coatings require adjustments.

Coarse Pitch Internal Threads

For medium precision, engagement length is medium. Tolerance zones: 5H for d ≤ 1.4 mm; 6H for d > 1.4 mm. Limits for pitch diameter D2 and minor diameter D1 ensure proper fit with external threads.

НитьEngagement LengthДиаметр шага D2Малый диаметр D1
>максминмаксмин
М10.61.70.8940.8380.7850.729
M1.20.61.71.0941.0380.9850.929
M1.40.721.2651.2051.1421.075
М1.60.82.61.4581.3731.3211.221
M1.80.82.61.6581.5731.5211.421
М2131.831.741.6791.567
М2.51.33.82.3032.2082.1382.013
М31.54.52.7752.6752.5992.459
M3.51.753.2223.113.012.85
М4263.6633.5453.4223.242
М52.57.54.6054.484.3344.134
М6395.55.355.1534.917
М7396.56.356.1535.917
М84127.3487.1886.9126.647
М105159.2069.0268.6768.376
М1261811.06310.86310.44110.106
М1482412.91312.70112.2111.835
М1682414.91314.70114.2113.835
М18103016.616.37615.74415.294
М20103018.618.37617.74417.294
М22103020.620.37619.74419.294
М24123622.31622.05121.25220.752
М27123625.31625.05124.25223.752
М30154528.00727.72726.77126.211
М33154531.00730.72729.77129.211
М36185333.70233.40232.2731.67
М39185336.70236.40235.2734.67
М42216339.39239.07737.79937.129
М45216342.39242.07740.79940.129
М48247145.08744.75243.29742.587
М52247149.08748.75246.68145.971
М56288552.78352.42850.79650.046
М60288556.78356.42854.79654.046
М64329560.47860.10358.30557.505

These dimensions provide guidance for nut manufacturing, ensuring compatibility with bolts under medium load conditions.

Coarse Pitch External Threads

Medium precision, medium engagement. Tolerance zones: 6h for d ≤ 1.4 mm; 6g for d > 1.4 mm. Limits for major diameter d and pitch diameter d2, with min root radius per GB/T 197-2003.

НитьEngagement LengthMajor Diameter dPitch Diameter d2Min Root Radiusа
>максминмаксминмин
М10.61.710.9330.8380.7850.031
M1.20.61.71.21.1331.0380.9850.031
M1.40.721.41.3251.2051.1490.038
М1.60.82.61.5811.4961.3541.2910.044
M1.80.82.61.7811.6961.5541.4910.044
М2131.9811.8861.7211.6540.05
М2.51.33.82.482.382.1882.1170.056
М31.54.52.982.8742.6552.580.063
M3.51.753.4793.3543.0893.0040.075
М4263.9783.8383.5233.4330.088
М52.57.54.9764.8264.4564.3610.1
М6395.9745.7945.3245.2120.125
М7396.9746.7946.3246.2120.125
М84127.9727.767.167.0420.156
М105159.9689.7328.9948.8620.188
М1261811.96611.70110.82910.6790.219
М1482413.96213.68212.66312.5030.25
М1682415.96215.68214.66314.5030.25
М18103017.95817.62316.33416.1640.313
М20103019.95819.62318.33418.1640.313
М22103021.95821.62320.33420.1640.313
М24123623.95223.57722.00321.8030.375
М27123626.95226.57725.00324.8030.375
М30154529.94729.52227.67427.4620.438
М33154532.94732.52230.67430.4620.438
М36185335.9435.46533.34233.1180.5
М39185338.9438.46536.34236.1180.5
М42216341.93741.43739.01438.7780.563
М45216344.93744.43742.01441.7780.563
М48247147.92947.39944.68144.4310.625
М52247151.92951.39948.68148.4310.625
М56288555.92555.36552.35352.0880.688
М60288559.92559.36556.35356.0880.688
М64329563.9263.3260.02359.7430.75

а See GB/T 197-2003 Chapter 7 and Table 9 for root radius details. These ensure stress distribution and fatigue resistance.

Fine Pitch Internal Threads

Medium precision, medium engagement, 6H tolerance zone. Fine pitches offer better vibration resistance and adjustment precision.

НитьEngagement LengthДиаметр шага D2Малый диаметр D1
>максминмаксмин
M8×1397.57.357.1536.917
M10×14129.59.359.1538.917
M10×1.254129.3489.1888.9128.647
M12×1.254.51311.36811.18810.91210.647
M12×1.54.51311.21611.02610.67610.376
M14×1.55.61613.21613.02612.67612.376
M16×1.55.61615.21615.02614.67614.376
M18×1.55.61617.21617.02616.67616.376
M18×25.61616.91316.70116.2115.835
M20×1.55.61619.21619.02618.67618.376
M20×25.61618.91318.70118.2117.835
M22×1.55.61621.21621.02620.67620.376
M22×25.61620.91320.70120.2119.835
M24×28.52522.92522.70122.2121.835
M27×28.52525.92525.70125.2124.835
M30×28.52528.92528.70128.2127.835
M33×28.52531.92531.70131.2130.835
M36×3123634.31634.05133.25232.752
M39×3123637.31637.05136.25235.752
M42×3123640.31640.05139.25238.752
М45×3123643.31643.05142.25241.752
M48×3154546.33146.05145.25244.752
М52×4195649.71749.40248.2747.67
М56×4195653.71753.40252.2751.67
М60×4195657.71757.40256.2755.67
М64×4195661.71761.40260.2759.67

These values support finer load distribution in high-vibration environments.

Fine Pitch External Threads

Medium precision, medium engagement, 6g tolerance zone. Provides stronger core sections for enhanced shear strength.

НитьEngagement LengthMajor Diameter dPitch Diameter d2Min Root Radiusа
>максминмаксминмин
M8×1397.9747.7947.3247.2120.125
M10×14129.9749.7949.3249.2120.125
M10×1.254129.9729.769.169.0420.156
M12×1.254.51311.97211.7611.1611.0280.156
M12×1.54.51311.96811.73210.99410.8540.188
M14×1.55.61613.96813.73212.99412.8540.188
M16×1.55.61615.96815.73214.99414.8540.188
M18×1.55.61617.96817.73216.99416.8540.188
M18×25.61617.96217.68216.66316.5030.25
M20×1.55.61619.96819.73218.99418.8540.188
M20×25.61619.96219.68218.66318.5030.25
M22×1.55.61621.96821.73220.99420.8540.188
M22×25.61621.96221.68220.66320.5030.25
M24×28.52523.96223.68222.66322.4930.25
M27×28.52526.96226.68225.66325.4930.25
M30×28.52529.96229.68228.66328.4930.25
M33×28.52532.96232.68231.66331.4930.25
M36×3123635.95235.57734.00333.8030.375
M39×3123638.95238.57737.00336.8030.375
M42×3123641.95241.57740.00339.8030.375
М45×3123644.95244.57743.00342.8030.375
M48×3154547.95247.57746.00345.7910.375
М52×4195651.9451.46549.34249.1060.5
М56×4195655.9455.46553.34253.1060.5
М60×4195659.9459.46557.34257.1060.5
М64×4195663.9463.46561.34261.1060.5

а See GB/T 197-2003 for root radius specifications, critical for avoiding stress concentrations.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What tolerance zones apply to coarse internal threads?

5H for diameters ≤1.4 mm; 6H for >1.4 mm, ensuring medium precision fit.

How does plating affect thread dimensions?

Tolerances are pre-plating; post-plating profiles must not exceed H/h positions for thin coatings to maintain assembly.

Why use fine pitch threads?

They provide better vibration resistance and finer adjustments, with stronger cores per limits in tables 3 and 4.

What is medium engagement length?

It balances thread strength and cost; use table values for specific ranges to avoid over- or under-engagement.

How to interpret root radius?

Min values per GB/T 197-2003 reduce stress; essential for fatigue-prone applications.

Are these limits for all materials?

Yes, but adjust for special platings; consult standard for heavy coatings requiring oversized threads.